Ophioglossaceae Botrychium virginianum (L.) Sw.

Rattlesnake Fern

Cherokee - Drug, Emetic

Use documented by:
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 4

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Scientific name: Botrychium virginianum (L.) Sw.
USDA symbol: BOVI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Rattlesnake Fern
Family: Ophioglossaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Decoction of roots taken to cause vomiting.

RECRD: 83177 id: 7407

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